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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 25, 2007 REVISED Blesener opened the Public Review for the revised development concept CONCEPT for Richie Place consisting of 16 single-family lots as proposed by Lauren PLAN - Development. Blesener noted that the City Planner and the Planning RICHIE Commission recommended approval of the concept. Blesener noted PLACE that this proposal is for concept review only. The concept incorporates property in the Cities of Little Canada and Maplewood, 13 lots being in Little Canada and 3 in Maplewood. He also noted that there are a lot of wetland issues that will need to be addressed as the development of this property moves forward. Blesener also noted that as part of the review of this concept, the City wants to ensure that the development does not landlock any properties in this area. The City Planner reviewed the Richie Place revised concept which consists of 16 single-family lots, again, 13 in Little Canada and 3 in Maplewood. The Planner noted that the previous concept consisted of a 500 foot cul-de-sac with 12 single-family properties. This concept met City Code requirements; however, the applicant was requested to redesign the concept to provide future access to the properties to the east and west. The Planner noted that the road in the revised concept bends to the west in a temporary cul-de-sac and has a stub road to the east. These provide future access to adjoining properties. The proposed cul-de-sac is longer than 500 feet. The Planner noted that while the Code limits cul-de-sacs to 500 feet in length, the Subdivision Code also requires access to neighboring properties. Given the shape of the Richie property, these two Code requirements are in conflict with one another. In weighing the two requirements, staff felt it more important to provide the future access points. The Planner noted the discussion at the Planning Commission meeting and the split vote of the Commission (~l in favor of the proposed concept and 2 against). The Planner indicated that the split vote was in response to neighborhood concern about feasibility of the development of neighboring parcels, especially the property to the west. Phil Soby, Lauren Development, reported that the Richie Place concept was revised to provide for future road connections to the east and west. In doing so, the cul-de-sac became loriger and the number of lots increased. Soby indicated that Lauren Development would not be requesting a Variance for cul-de-sac length, since it was his position that the length of the cul-de-sac would be measured from the point of the future road connections. Allan asked how City Code determined cul-de-sac length. The City Planner replied that if nothing else develops, the cul-de-sac is measured from LaBore Road to its end. If adjoining properties develop and there is another outlet, the cul-de-sac is measured from the stub road connection. As currently proposed, the cul-de-sac is measured from LaBore Road. 2